BRIDGETON — Twenty-three 9th graders from Bridgeton High School (BHS) have been awarded full scholarships to Rowan University, Montclair State University, The College of New Jersey, or Saint Peter's University by the Give Something Back Foundation (GSBF). The announcement was made to the students April 19 by GSBF, a nonprofit organization that provides mentors and scholarships to help Pell Grant-eligible kids go to college and graduate in four years, debt free.
Each Bridgeton student completed the GSBF application process, which included attending a family information meeting, completing a College Cost Estimator as well as an extensive online application, obtaining school and community recommendations, and participating in in-person interviews in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
GSBF was established through the generosity of Bob Carr, founder, chairman and CEO of Princeton-based Heartland Payment Systems. Carr received a $250 scholarship grant from the Lockport Woman's Club in Illinois in 1963 when he was accepted as a student at the University of Illinois, and he vowed someday he would "give back" when he was able. His foundation partners with high schools and colleges in Illinois, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. The program has provided scholarships and mentoring for hundreds of students.
The BHS 9th graders are among GSBF's inaugural class in New Jersey.
Students must maintain a B average throughout high school, participate in a mentoring program, and attend GSBF-sponsored workshops to continue in the program. As seniors, students must complete the FAFSA and be accepted into one of the partnering colleges. The GSBF is very excited to provide this opportunity to BHS students and is working to expand their college partnerships and opportunities for students.
The recipients of the Give Something Back Foundation scholarship from BHS include:
GSBF is currently recruiting volunteer mentors for its 9th graders at BHS. If interested visit www.givesomethingbackfoundation.org/mentors/. For more information about GSBF visit www.givesomethingbackfoundation.org or email njinfo@givesomethingbackfoundation.org.
This item submitted by Bridgeton Public Schools.
Source: GSBF awards 23 9th graders full scholarships
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